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ACCOLADE RESULTS
96 points
2020 Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
James Suckling, James Suckling, January 2022
“Bright and floral on the nose with orange blossom to the vivid sliced cherry character. Medium body, with ultra-fine tannins that are supple and caressing. Gorgeous cooked peach pie and cherry aftertaste. Delicious to taste now, but better in 2028.”
95 points
2020 Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“Riper and richer Roncicone with plums, currants and jam, accompanied by fresh flowers and walnut undertones. Full-bodied, a little chewy and structured, yet crunchy with fine tannins. Lingering finish. Needs at least two or three years to come together”
94 points
2020 Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“Offers aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant and plum highlighted by iron and mineral notes. Reveals accents of tobacco and wild herbs on the long, mouthwatering finish. Shows excellent balance. Best from 2025 through 2045. 833 cases made, 350 cases imported.”
94 points
2020 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“A complex, focused red marked by enticing aromas of cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and spices. Dry and bracing, with a firm, mineral-infused finish. Shows fine balance and a lingering aftertaste, where the fruit, mineral and savory elements converge. Best from 2025 through 2043. 916 cases made, 350 cases imported.”
93 points
2020 Ricasoli Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“Like a laser beam in profile, this red evokes cherry, currant, mineral, wild herb and sweet spice aromas and flavors. The lingering, incisive finish leaves a dusting of fine tannins. Needs time. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,166 cases made, 350 cases imported.”
93 points
2014 Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“Showing nicely complex notes of figs, red apples, golden pears, walnuts and lemon conserve on toast, with a touch of beeswax. It’s medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a textured, phenolic palate. Tight bubbles. Dry feel. 55% pinot and 45% chardonnay. 7g/L dosage. Delicious now.”
91 points
2021 Luke Columbia Valley Chardonnay
Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023
“The 2021 Chardonnay is more savory than sweet in the best possible way, as flinty crushed rocks give way to dried peaches and apricots. It soothes with its silken textures and ripe orchard fruits, coming across as seamless as mineral-tinged with juicy acidity adding further contrast toward the close. This tapers off remarkably fresh, buzzing with residual tension and energy as a note of floral-laced peach lingers on. This is a total pleasure to taste.”
90 points
Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“Salmon-pink color with lots of pink berry fruit on the nose like strawberries, pomegranates and dried flowers. Some mandarin peel. Medium-bodied with sleek bubbles and lovely freshness and fruitiness. 2018 base wine with 26% reserve wines. 55% pinot, 19% meunier and 26% chardonnay, with 17% red wine. 8g/L dosage. Drink now.”
90 points
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“Attractively fruity nose of raspberries, baked apples, pie crust and lemon curd. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and lively bubbles. Very clean. 2019 base wine with 32% reserve wine. 40% pinot noir, 39% meunier and 21% chardonnay. 9g/L dosage. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Drink now.”
89 points
2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, May 2023
“The 2021 Sicilia Vittoria Frappato Bell'Assai can be categorized as one of these new contemporary wines that are fresh, brilliant, tonic and easy to drink. The Frappato grape shows a lot of energy and freshness over a lean-bodied texture. Cherry and cassis appear on the bouquet, along with green olive and caper flower. This unoaked wine ends on a fresh note. Production is 65,000 bottles.”
95 points
2021 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco
James Suckling, James Suckling, January 2022
“A linear and fresh white with lemon rind, dried pineapple and quince with peach, too. Some wet stone. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Phenolic and polished. Structured and flavorful, in a reserved way, at the end. Drink or hold.”
92 points
2020 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso
Wine Spectator,
“This red reveals a mix of earth, cherry and wild herb flavors that ride a bright, fleshy profile. Features a juicy midpalate, with vibrant structure and well-integrated tannins. The finish firms up, where cherry and spice notes linger. Sangiovese. Best from 2024 through 2035.”
Silver Medal
2021 Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon
Los Angeles International Wine Competition, April 2023
97+ points
2019 Isole e Olena 'Cepparello' Toscana IGT
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, February 2023
“One of the icon wines of Tuscany, the Isole e Olena 2019 Cepparello is all Sangiovese crafted by the loving hands of a winemaking legend, the great Paolo De Marchi (who finalized the sale of his beloved estate when this wine hit the market). Indeed, this wine opens a discussion on the future of this celebrated IGT Toscana, a wine that followed a strict vision and style under De Marchi. It is elegant and rich with fine aromas of black and purple fruit. It ferments in oak and ages in French barrique for 20 months, with one-third new oak. With 58,000 bottles released, this is a sure candidate for long cellar aging.”
95 points
2007 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, April 2023
“The 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires is the seventh opus of this vintage after the 1983, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2004 and 2006 vintages. This 100% Chardonnay exhales aromas of candied lemon, lemon oil, spring flowers, ripe orchard fruits and hints of pastry. The palate is coated and fleshy, rich and dense, with racy acids and a chalky, penetrating finish. Hide bottles for seven to eight years.”
92+ points
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, April 2023
“The Charles Heidsieck NV Brut Réserve is elaborated with 150 different wines from most of 60 crus. This is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier with 50% of reserve wines. Disgorged in 2022 with a dosage of nine grams per liter, it has a delicate bouquet with aromas of orchard fruit, apricot, warm biscuits, praline, pastry and lemon hints. Medium to full-bodied, creamy and fleshy, the palate is charming with lively acids and a chalky finish. It’s approachable now but also evolving with grace.”
17++ points
2021 Isole e Olena Chardonnay Toscana IGT
Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, May 2023
“Brilliant straw. Ripe white fruit with the lift of spicy, savoury oak, hints of oatmeal and cut lemon. Focused and with just a touch of orange blossom. White fruit with just a whisper of oak done in a really hands-off way. Gentle, citrusy white-fruit palate with just a touch of creaminess, but the focus was clearly on maintaining freshness; something that is more and more in demand with increasing global warming. Drinking beautifully, but should become more interesting a couple of years down the line.”
17+ points
2019 Isole e Olena Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT
Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, May 2023
“Impenetrable dark ruby. At first, quite a bit of oak on the nose and with brooding, embryonic fruit underneath. No immediate affinity with bordeaux, if that is what you were expecting. Compact, juicy red fruit and with the creamy oak working as an emollient. Compact, grainy tannins. Has all the building blocks for ageing and right now this is still much too young”
97 points
2019 Isole e Olena Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, May 2023
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata shows impeccable fruit ripeness and balance with a dark core of blackcurrant that is elegantly surrounded by spice and savory notes. This Cabernet Sauvignon embraces tobacco and baking chocolate. It delivers rich texture that needs a few more years in the bottle to soften. It also shows a balanced 15% alcohol that goes relatively unnoticed.”